I recently sold my IBM at a loss. Long story, but I do not wish to get back into $(IBM)$. Instead, I’m considering investing the proceeds from IBM and wondering which one would be a better long term investment — Microsoft (my long standing favorite) or Tesla (my new second favorite since mid 2020). I’m looking at long term — 2024 and have been struggling with the decision.

In Microsoft’s favor — I’d say it is the best run company and see enormous potential in Azure and Intelligent Cloud growth. I believe what we have seen so far is just the tip of the iceberg. But, I’m unable to foresee what the stock price would be in 2024. My *guess* would be 450-550, resulting in a growth of 50-100%. I feel safer with Microsoft.

In Tesla’s favor — I’d say that its innovation is very exciting and it is far ahead of any competition in North America. It is not just a car company, but also, a battery, a solar and a robotics company. I believe that the best is yet to come for this company. I have no idea what innovation we’ll see next and that is very exciting. My *guess* is that the stock will be at 1600-2400, resulting in a growth of 100-200%. However, I don’t feel as safe with Tesla because the stock is very volatile. Also, I don’t understand why Cathie’s funds have been selling the stock.

I’d be grateful for any insight that people on here may offer. And please, do not recommend $(AAPL)$ or $(NIO)$ or $(LI)$ or any other company as I’m not interested in any of those.
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